Psychology and mental health

The differential effectiveness of parent training led researchers to examine a variety of child, parent and familial variables that may predict treatment response. The results reveal that response to parent training is often influenced by variables not directly involving the child, with socioeconomic status and maternal mental health being particularly salient factors.

Terrible ones? Assessment of externalizing behaviors in infancy with the Child Behavior Checklist

Article Abstract:

The occurrence, cross-informant agreement, 1-year stability, and context characteristics of externalizing between in 12-month-old-children, as compared to 24-and 36-month-olds is investigated. Results reveal that externalizing behaviors in 12-month-old-children merit further research and could be assessed with the CBCL in a valid way.

The importance of parenting in the development of disorganized attachment: Evidence from a preventive intervention study in adaptive families

Article Abstract:

Two attachment-based intervention programs were tested to examine whether attachment disorganization can be prevented or reduced, as infant disorganized attachment is a serious risk factor for later child psychopathology. The results revealed that short-term preventive intervention program lowered the rate of disorganized attachment.